[Tomcat68]

JC played an amazing game and deserved the W. Ashland just couldn't stop the big play by JC. Both teams have trouble sustaining a long drive. Ashland mainly getting totally stopped, and JC getting a big play before they had to sustain one. The Ashland defense ran a risky gameplan and lost. They were either going to make the tackle at the line of scrimmage or give up 50 yards. Both teams had a few turnovers they need to control if there is a rematch. The officiating was very spotty for the 1st half, giving beneficial calls to each team, especially on spots. There was even once that an official singled first down for JC after a 4th down run before the Ashland crowd and sideline and erupted and they decided to measure. After the measurement, it was a turnover and first down Ashland.

The atmosphere was great and facilities were nice, but I didn't like the fact that there was a cloud of smoke above and on the field the entire game from the grill, but I'll admit, it looked like some great food.

The only real complaint about the game came from the PA and sound system. While Ashland was in the offensive huddle, music would play until they came up to the line of scrimmage, at which time the announcer would then start talking. Constant artificial noise being pumped in while Ashland was on offense. While JC was on offense, less than half of that type of artificial noise was used, and never was used while JC was in their huddle. The announcer would also be making calls and talking while the ball was being snapped, and in play while Ashland was on offense, but never while JC was.

Anyways, enough complaining. I hope Ashland and JC match up again in the playoffs. JC could and probably would come out with the W, but I believe it could be a much closer game now that Ashland has seen what they're up against, especially if they could limit the big plays.

I was happy to see much of the sportsmanship that I could see from the stands by both teams. May be the first game I've seen all season without a personal foul being called. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't recall one.